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💸 More sats, less effort: Set up direct deposit and start stacking

💸 More sats, less effort: Set up direct deposit and start stacking

Bitcoin’s on a roll and everyone’s looking for more ways to stack sats. Here’s the good news: direct deposit with Shakepay might just be the easiest way yet. Even better, from now until January 31st, set up direct deposit, receive your first two paycheques in your Shakepay

Still need a Halloween costume? Make your own Shakey mask

Still need a Halloween costume? Make your own Shakey mask

Bored by all the costumes at Spirit Halloween this year? Same. So why not switch it up and make a real statement for Halloween? Be bold. Be unforgettable. Be that person everyone’s still talking about long after the party, wondering how you managed to make Bitcoin look this stylish.

Spot the Shakemobile for a chance to win 🚎💙

Spot the Shakemobile for a chance to win 🚎💙

Have you seen this RV? 👀 If you're lucky enough to see the Shakemobile on its journey across Canada, quick! Take a picture or video of the Shakemobile and post it on social media. Make sure to tag us, include the hashtag #InflatedTour and your @shaketag to qualify for

Introducing speed options for sending crypto

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Introducing speed options for sending crypto

Sending crypto for free is great, but what if you need to move a small amount or you want to move your crypto faster? 🤔 When we built Shakepay, we wanted to cover the fees to send crypto so you don’t have to, but the downside was that we had

Highlights from the first-ever Shakepay Olympics 🎉

Highlights from the first-ever Shakepay Olympics 🎉

Move over ancient Greece, there’s a new birthplace of Olympic glory. As athletes from around the world were gathering in Paris to pursue their Olympic dreams, the Shakepay community came together for a different kind of competition – the first-ever Shakepay Olympics. 🏅 From creative challenges to (genuinely impressive) feats of

Shakepay's Qualified Investment Submission to the Department of Finance Canada

Shakepay's Qualified Investment Submission to the Department of Finance Canada

Our submission addresses Questions 4 and 5 of Finance Canada’s consultation on Qualified Investments for Tax-Advantaged Savings Plans. The questions examine the inclusion of new asset classes and the appropriateness of crypto-backed assets as qualified investments. Shakepay believes that digital innovation is essential as the financial industry evolves, and

What to do if you send unsupported coins to your Shakepay account

What to do if you send unsupported coins to your Shakepay account

PSA: Always double-check to make sure you're only sending coins we support to your Shakepay account. Ever mailed a package to the wrong address? The suspense of not knowing if it’s lost forever or if it might somehow miraculously find its way back to you can be

Is it too late now to buy bitcoin?

Is it too late now to buy bitcoin?

Is it too late now to buy bitcoin? 'Cause I'm thinkin’ of making my own keys. Oh, is it too late now to buy bitcoin? Yeah, I know that I should’ve bought when down Is it too late to buy bitcoin now? If you got that

Celebrating 350K TikTok followers: How supermarket sprees are helping introduce Bitcoin to Canadians

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Celebrating 350K TikTok followers: How supermarket sprees are helping introduce Bitcoin to Canadians

@shakepay We’ve Shakepaid over 600 familes across 🇨🇦! Here’s to the next 600! Thank you for all the support Tiktok! #hopecore #shakepaid #shopping #wholesome #canada ♬ original sound - Shakepay @shakepay He was a little shy.. but he sure knew how to load up on some toys! This was a

Security improvements for customers

Security improvements for customers

At Shakepay, we're always working hard to improve the security measures our customers benefit from when using our app. This work never stops and we're constantly iterating on the products and processes we use internally. The data incident we had in December of last year that

UTXOs and U: A beginner’s guide to Bitcoin UTXOs

UTXOs and U: A beginner’s guide to Bitcoin UTXOs

If you’ve ever sent bitcoin before, you’ve already used a UTXO, even if you didn’t know it. UTXOs are just one of the many things that take place in the background when you send bitcoin from one wallet to another. It doesn’t matter if you’re

🕵️ How to spot phishing attempts

🕵️ How to spot phishing attempts

Phishing attempts are deceptive tricks bad actors use to try to fool you into sharing sensitive information or your account credentials. Like chameleons, phishing attempts often change their appearance to try to blend in with legitimate communications, and the consequences of falling for a phishing scam can be serious. This

🔭 Halving on the horizon: What’s the Bitcoin halving?

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🔭 Halving on the horizon: What’s the Bitcoin halving?

2024 is already shaping up to be a phenomenal year for Bitcoin. With the recent approval of Bitcoin-spot ETFs in the US, all eyes are now on another important upcoming event: the next Bitcoin halving. Expected to arrive at some point in April, the Bitcoin halving could significantly impact Bitcoin&

Consumer-driven banking: a massive change for banking in Canada 🏦

Consumer-driven banking: a massive change for banking in Canada 🏦

As you may have heard, the Government of Canada’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement unveiled plans to pass legislation around consumer-driven banking and implement the necessary framework by 2025. But what does “consumer-driven banking” mean, and how would these changes impact you and the future of banking in Canada? Let’

Shakepay Welcomes Eric Richmond as New General Counsel and Head of Business Development

Shakepay Welcomes Eric Richmond as New General Counsel and Head of Business Development

Montreal, Quebec (February 29, 2024): Shakepay, Canada’s leading bitcoin and money app, is thrilled to announce the hiring of Eric Richmond as the company’s new General Counsel and Head of Business Development. This strategic addition to the Shakepay leadership team marks a significant milestone in the company'

🔐 Passkeys are here – say bye to "Forgot password?"

🔐 Passkeys are here – say bye to "Forgot password?"

As you may have already noticed in the app, we recently added passkeys, a more secure form of multi-factor authentication, to Shakepay. Not only are passkeys highly resistant to phishing and SIM-swapping attacks, they can even allow you to ditch your account password altogether. But how do passkeys work, and

Keeping yourself safe: Suspicious job opportunities

Keeping yourself safe: Suspicious job opportunities

This article is part of our series on common types of scams involving cryptocurrencies and how to keep yourself safe from them. Remember: crypto transactions are irreversible and final, which means we won’t be able to reverse a transaction for you or recover funds. If you’re concerned about

📖 A beginner’s guide to Bitcoin

📖 A beginner’s guide to Bitcoin

Let's cover the essentials in clear and simple terms to help you gain confidence as you learn to navigate the world of Bitcoin.

Bitcoin-spot ETFs: a game-changer for Bitcoin 👏

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Bitcoin-spot ETFs: a game-changer for Bitcoin 👏

As you may have already heard, some major news dropped this week as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission officially approved Bitcoin-spot ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds). This is a landmark event, as regulatory approval for this type of financial product has been sought in the U.S. for over a

We had a data incident. Here’s what you need to know.

We had a data incident. Here’s what you need to know.

This post was updated on Dec. 29, 2023, to reflect new information Shakepay believes in being transparent, which is why we want to share details about a recent data incident that affected a small number of our customers and how we responded now that our investigation is complete. Scope of

#Shakepaid for the holidays ❄️

#Shakepaid for the holidays ❄️

It's the most wonderful time of the year and Shakey’s here to make it even better. He’ll be watching closely all month long to gift some #shakepaid bonuses to deserving shakers. Throughout December, any purchase of $10 or more made with the Shakepay Card will earn

Shakepay empowering customers with expanded suite of financial tools

Shakepay empowering customers with expanded suite of financial tools

Montreal (November 28, 2023): Shakepay today launches everyday payments for all customers – direct deposit, pay bills, e-Transfer to friends and rewards for regular account activity – reflecting customer demand for an easy to use, affordable way to manage their money. “At Shakepay, our foundational purpose is to give hard-working Canadians better,

Waitlist 🚨 Everyday payments are coming to Shakepay

Waitlist 🚨 Everyday payments are coming to Shakepay

Get ready Canada, we’re launching everyday payments: direct deposit, pay a bill, and e-Transfers to friends. Are you ready to do more with Shakepay? 💰 Receive your paycheque directly into your Shakepay account 🔁 Automatically convert part of your pay into bitcoin 💸 Make everyday payments by paying bills and sending e-Transfers

🚀 ShakingSats Shakeup: Active Stacker Status

🚀 ShakingSats Shakeup: Active Stacker Status

ShakingSats, an idea born from an April Fool’s joke, has been a cornerstone of the Shakepay experience for more than 3 years. From a few early adopters to the tens of thousands of shakers we see today, you’ve created daily reminders and rituals to help keep the streak

Introducing: Shakepay monthly statements 📄

Introducing: Shakepay monthly statements 📄

Shakepay Monthly Statements are now available on demand in PDF format. You can find your monthly statements under the 'Account Settings' option in the ⚙️ 'Settings' tab in-app. Monthly statements contain information on transaction activity, including original cost and starting and ending balances. Your Shakepay full transaction